Blinker issues? Options

[tnareau]

I have a 97 celica conv and today when I got in, (before I tried to start it) it sounded like the blinker was on. I put key in and nothing. But the blinker noise was still there. All the lights came on inside, and radio worked and antennae went up and down. Anyone???? Thanks

[Langing]

I have a 97 celica conv and today when I got in, (before I tried to start it) it sounded like the blinker was on. I put key in and nothing. But the blinker noise was still there. All the lights came on inside, and radio worked and antennae went up and down. Anyone???? Thanks

You posted your question a long time back, so you probably have already figured out what was wrong, but since nobody responded to your questions, I will venture to help, in case it is still needed.

BLINKER

(A) Was the blinker sound active BEFORE you inserted the key into the ignition switch?

(B) Or, did the blinker sound start exactly when you inserted the key, but BEFORE you turned the key to the ON position?

© Or, did the blinker sound start exactly when you turned the key to the ON position?

(D) Or, did the blinker sound start exactly when you turned the key to the START position?

LIGHTS, RADIO, ANTENNA

The key switch has three positions, KEY IN, ON, and START. At which position did the lights, radio and antenna become active?

And was the blinker sound active at all three switch positions?

From your answers, we might be able to determine, from the schematic, what is happening to the blinkers on.